Shirley Mae Tathwell, 92, passed away April 7, 2018. She completed her Bachelor's degree in nursing; then her Masters Degree in Nursing at The University of Iowa, and then Doctorate in Nursing at Northern University of Illinois. She went on to teach nursing at ASU and worked as a nurse at Maricopa County Jail. Shirley leaves behind a sister-in-law, two step brothers, five nieces, seven nephews and many great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Theodore Tathwell, a brother , nephew, niece and step brother. Visitation Service was held on April 13, 2018 at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th Ave. Glendale, Arizona. Committal Service followed at Resthaven Park Cemetery 6450 W. Northern Ave. Glendale, Arizona.